Bezaha
Bezaha | |
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Bezaha Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 23°30′S 44°30′E / 23.500°S 44.500°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Betioky |
Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 19,000 |
• Ethnicities | Mahafaly |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Bezaha is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Bezaha is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]
Farming and raising livestock provide both employment for 45% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
Rivers[]
The commune is crossed by the Onilahy River.
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References and notes[]
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
Coordinates: 23°30′S 44°30′E / 23.500°S 44.500°E
- Populated places in Atsimo-Andrefana
- Atsimo-Andrefana geography stubs